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Catching Fireflies - Cozy Cottage on beautiful Lake Huron in Oscoda, MI

Beachfront cottage for sun and fun

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On the beach
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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Outdoor dining
Escape to Oscoda, MI and unwind at Catching Fireflies lakeside cottage. Enjoy the beach, take a refreshing dip in the lake or sit by the fire. The nearby town of Oscoda offers scenic hiking trails and fishing spots along with Michigan's most scenic drive through Huron National Forest.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Catching Fireflies - Cozy Cottage on beautiful Lake Huron in Oscoda, MI

Catching fireflies is our first in the row of three lakeside cottages in Oscoda, MI. Well suited for families, couples, singles, or anyone looking for a relaxing getaway. Relax on the beach, take a dip in the lake, or simply sit by the fire, we have whatever you're looking for. Four miles south is the town of Oscoda known as Paddletown, USA thanks to the beautiful AuSable River which lets out into Lake Huron just before downtown. Also in Oscoda are awesome areas to hike and fish. Travel down River Road scenic by-way named Michigan's most scenic drive by Big Seven Travel, which cuts through the Huron National Forest, with many stopping points such as Lumberman's Monument and gorgeous Iargo Springs. The cottage includes; 2 bedrooms with queen-size mattresses, one pull-out couch, and a kitchen stocked with dishes, silverware, and other cookware. A full list of amenities and local attractions may be found in the check-in binder provided. We look forward to sharing our hideaway, with you!

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Absolutely NO fireworks allowed on the property.
No smoking of any kind is allowed inside the cottages, or on the property near other guests. We do not provide ashtrays outdoors.
We don't mind if outdoor furniture is moved but it must be put back. A fee will be assessed if the cleaning crew has to move it back.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
Oscoda, MI

What's nearby

  • Lakewood Shores Resort - The Gailes Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Lakewood Shores Resort - Serradella Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Lakewood Shores Resort - Blackshire Golf Course - 10 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Harrisville State Park - 17 min drive - 13.4 miles
  • Harrisville State Park Beach - 20 min drive - 14.3 miles

Getting around

  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hilltop Saloon - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wiltse's Brew & Family Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mancino's Featuring Rob's BBQ & RDSJ Catering - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Chee Peng of Oscoda - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Catching Fireflies - Cozy Cottage on beautiful Lake Huron in Oscoda, MI pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Catching Fireflies - Cozy Cottage on beautiful Lake Huron in Oscoda, MI?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Catching Fireflies - Cozy Cottage on beautiful Lake Huron in Oscoda, MI?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Catching Fireflies - Cozy Cottage on beautiful Lake Huron in Oscoda, MI located?

This Oscoda cottage is on the beach, steps from Lake Huron, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lakewood Shores Resort - The Gailes Golf Course and Lakewood Shores Resort - Serradella Golf Course. Lakewood Shores Resort - Blackshire Golf Course and Huron-Manistee National Forest are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Catching Fireflies - Cozy Cottage on beautiful Lake Huron in Oscoda, MI Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Colleen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable cottage

The property was nice and located close to the beach. Everything was clean and mostly updated. The only negative was that there was very low water pressure in the shower. This was a challenge.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

K R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place to Stay!!

My husband and I took an anniversary trip here and had a wonderful time!! The cabin was very clean and in a great location. We plan on booking again for next summer with the whole family!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Kimberly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Our stay

We enjoyed our cabins-parking was a little tricky
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

lydia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Loavaction, awesome owners

Great location right on the beach, soft sand, crystal clear water. Awesome owners were extremely accommodating. Would stay here again, 5 stars
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Silas M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing and fun

I liked that the shed had toys for kids and stuff for people to enjoy. Kitchen amenities were also nice
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexis W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short getaway

Stayed here with a friend and our two 5 year olds. It was great. Home was stocked with everything we needed. Beach was gorgeous and perfect for the little ones to safely enjoy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Virginia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pulford

A great place for a family gathering. Celebration my 76 Birthday with family from CA, ND, MI, TX and MA
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful sandy beach!

My family and I really enjoyed our stay in Oscoda. Catching Fireflies was just perfect! We used this as our home base to explore the area and the north east coastline of Michigan from Tawas to Presque Isle. Would recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great beach location

Really good spot for beach access. Kids loved the kayaks and paddle board. We didn’t spend much time inside besides for sleeping. Accommodations were adequate but not glamorous, which was expected. A very good value. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pam F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute little cabin

Cute little cabin right on Lake Huron. You do not face the water but it’s right outside your door and a very small walk. You do need to bring extra sheets for pull out couch and extra blankets if the weather is cool. Close to downtown Oscoda and really close to many kayak/canoe rentals on the river
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Elisabeth t., Jackson, mi

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great lakefront property

Loved that there was kayaks and paddle board. An ore was broken but not a huge deal. Ton of seating on the beach. Lots of known restaurants nearby, enjoyable stay. It was small but it met our needs. The window air conditioner kept the whole place nice and cool. Didn't want to leave. Very sandy beach with no rocks. Shallow water with 2 sandbars.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Cute cottage...

We enjoyed our stay at Catching Fireflies. Unfortunately, the weather was not very cooperative and we were not able to enjoy the beach as much as we wanted to. Cottage was clean and as described. One small complaint, but there is nothing that can be done....cottage was right next to US 23 and the road noise was pretty loud at times. But other than that, we would recommend this site.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

VICKI M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Starry Nights and AM Sunrises!

Great little escape for family with kids on go! Communication with owner was easy peasy! Loved wide open beach for rock hunting, letting kids swim and splash around. Very cool sandbar short walk on the right as you walk down the beach into the lake. The cabin was cute. I do recommend to pack a night light. We used dollar tree glow sticks to light up bathroom and stone path to bonfire pit for nighttime smore treats. They make great beacons for locating your kids in dark too! Also our neighboring cabin, Northern Air, had real little babies so I didn't want to shine porch light and blast light into their window while new moms and dad's trying to sleep after dark. The laundry mat is only about a 6 min drive. Rite Aid sells liquor and Family Fare grocery mart only sells beer and wine but is good for stocking up on food items. We did a lot of canoeing, shopping, and visited friends in the area. I'm an early riser so sunrise kayaking before current gets strong was unbelievable for picturesque views of skyline atop Lake Huron. I took amazing pictures with my Cannon while enjoying my morning java. The shower in Catching Fireflies is pretty small and commode sits low but as we aren't huge people it didn't effect us much. Until they get cable upgrade, bring DVD's of your favorite movies. The owners accommodated us with any issues we had and were willing to go above and beyond. I have to say it was a good pick for our needs and will hopefully visit again in the future! They have updates planned over winter so I'm sure it's only going to get sweeter with time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Judi R., Ann Arbor, MI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Labor Day Weekend

Everything was very nice. The cabin was quaint and cozy. We would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Tim D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation 2022

Cottage wasn't terribly dirty apon arrival. I've seen worse, wasn't all bad. One thing we did not see until we got there was the wiring is old. None of the outlets have a ground plug. So you need an adapter for almost everything you bring and want to plug in. They have some there for what they already plugged in. I think for the price they could update the outlets and save a hassle and possible fire problem. Place was very convenient to local stores. Very nice beach space. We would go back. Really enjoyed our week there and thankfully had great neighbors to share it with for the week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Allison L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Beach

The no towels provided thing is really bizarre. It’s disclosed, but it’s very inconvenient. There was also no extra bedding, as well as no bedding for the pull-out couch, so some of us were without blankets or sheets. Since we flew into town, bringing this stuff wasn’t possible, so we just had to go without bedding and all five of us shared the one towel we had. Outdoor space is shared, so if we hadn’t rented the whole property, we’d have been pretty integrated with any other guests, but it was a great outdoor space for a family gathering since we knew who was in the other cabins.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

Dawn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Poor experience

Over rated. Close to highway and noisy. Shower should be replaced. Bathroom door would not close. Electrical exposed and outdated. Musty smelling. Beach was very nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay for a Family Vacation

We visited Oscoda for our first ever family vacation with our boys. Catching Fireflies was in awesome! It was in a great location, the water was right outside the door, and there were even sand toys available for the kiddos to use. Just down the road is the beach park and there are several restaurants near by. Definitely stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Anna L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Lovango Bay

The property was easy to find and a great location! The listing however did say two queen beds and there was a queen bed and a full bed. The sleeper couch did not have any linens and was full of sand when taken out. The beach was beautiful and clean! The fire pit was great and there was wood already out for our use. It was hard to use the amenities such as the kayaks with different groups there trying to use them. Overall great experience and would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Amy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sunrise cabins

This place has a great view of lake Huron. Sunrise was amazing! The firefly cabin has a cute kitschy vintage vibe. This was a nice place to get away and relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandra H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation getaway

It is a spectacular hideaway, the beach is right out your front door, the host's are sweet and nice. The cottage's are adorable And very relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Rachael

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023